Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok
Land at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International airport. Progress to the Arrivals Hall and towards the Meeting Point, our Asia Bespoke guide will be waiting for you at “Exit B – Door 6” and transfer to the hotel for check-in, rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Bangkok City Tour
Begin the city tour by visiting the most significant landmarks, ‘The Grand Palace” which also hosts the breath-taking temple is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha: Wat Phra Kaew. Not far from the Grand Palace is Wat Pho known for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered in real gold leaf.
After lunch take a water taxi to visit the legendary Wat Arun, also known as The Temple of Dawn. It is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand because of its architecture and fine craftsmanship. After this, you will navigate Asia’s “Venice of the East” by a long tail boat.
Day 3: Bangkok – Railway Market – Floating Market – Kanchanaburi
Early morning departure by road from Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong River delta area. Experience the thrill of Maeklong Train Market folding up and the stalls being packed away in front of your eyes.
Next proceed to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the most colourful floating market in the Kingdom. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way and witness the day-today activities of the Thai people who live on the canals selling their fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding villagers’ farms. Take a short paddle boat ride through the canals to get the closure feeling of the local people.
Afterward drive to Kanchanaburi, you will visit the well-kept War Cemetery of Allied Prisoners, which contains the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers. These soldiers died while building the bridge and the notorious “Death Railway” which the Japanese had hoped to stretch all the way to the Burmese border. Next stop at the internationally famous Bridge Over The River Kwai, the black iron bridge from Java by the Japanese Army and reassembled under Japanese supervision by the allied prisoners of war labor as part of the railway linking Thailand to Myanmar
Day 4: Kanchanaburi – Erawan Waterfall – Ayuttaya
Morning takes a train ride over the original Death Railway track is enclosed in this excursion while a sumptuous lunch awaits the clients upon arrival at the disembarkation station, then drive to the significant Erawan National Park. The major attraction of the park is the stunning Erawan Falls, a waterfall named after the Erawan, the threeheaded white elephant of Hindu mythology.
Local Lunch will be served near the waterfall (food only). After lunch drive to Ayutthaya (approximately of 3 hours). In the evening you may enjoy an optional Ayutthaya Dinner Cruise.
Day 5: Ayuttaya – Bangkok by flight to Chiang Rai
Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. First stop at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, is not just an important historical site, but it was also considered as the spiritual center for Thais. It is strategically located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. Next to visit at Wat Mahathat an unseen tourist attraction where you could see buddha head enshrine in the three. These temples also enshrine buddha lyric from the past 600 years.
Transfer to Bangkok Airport for your afternoon flight to Chiang Rai (flight TBA / Included).
Arrive in Chiang Rai, meet tour guide and transfer to check-in at the hotel, then visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), it is a Temple that was restored by Mr. Phutta Kabkaew or “Sala Nok”, a Local artist of Chiang Rai and a student of Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat. Next is the famous night market of Chiang Rai. Here you can find restaurants and there is also a performance of classical dance (own expenses). Our dedicated guide will make sure to explain you the cultural and historical particularities of Chiang Rai, the Gateway to the mythical Golden Triangle.
Day 6: Chiang Rai – Mae Sai Border – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai
Your trip departs in the morning to Mae Sai border, where you can view the border bridge between Thailand and Myanmar. Visit the local market where you will have chance to bargain and shop the local handicrafts, gems and jade items-mostly made in Myanmar. Continue your trip to the northern most point of Thailand. Golden Triangle where the Ruak River and the Mekong River meet forming the borders of three countries – Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. From the viewpoint, the tourists will find the land that connects the three countries, surrounded by long and calm waterway.
Continue on to the ancient city of Chiang Sean, Visit the ancient city at Wat Chedi Luang, built by the 3rd ruler of the Lanna Kingdom in the early 13th Century. This temple was constructed during the classical era of Chiang Saen. Return to the town and lunch is at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive south of the town for 30min to visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), designed and built by Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai artist.
Continue travel to Chiang Mai (drive approx. 3hours) via Mae Kha Chan Hot Spring. Evening arrival at Chiang Mai, check in at your hotel and free at leisure.
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple – Sankampaeng
Visit the most sacred temple in the North of Thailand: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai and contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters (3,520 feet), the temple can be reached by the carved mythical Naga Serpent Staircase. The temple offers an exhilarating view of Chiang Mai city and its surrounding countryside. Drive to the famous home industries of Sankampaeng, where a variety of souvenirs and handicraft are made. Chiang Mai is the main centre for high quality handicrafts in Thailand.
Then, return drive back to city for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Wat Phrasing, which is home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals. We will then go to Wat Chedi Luang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545) before heading to Wat U-Mong.
Day 8: Free Day in Chiang Mai
Day 9: Amazing Bush Camp
Transfer from the hotel in Chiang Mai to The Bush Camp. (Transfer times approximately 2 hrs.)
Arrive in the late morning before enjoying a delicious Thai lunch. After lunch check in and prepare for the day’s activities. Today’s activities are set around The Bush Camp’s Elephant and Karen Mahout Experience:
1. Visit our “Free-roaming chain free” elephant park. Feed and interact with Asia’s largest land animal. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Thailand majestic giants in their natural home.
2. Explore the life of the mahouts by seeing how they live together with nature and their elephants.
3. Experience the traditions of the mahout who are part of the Karen Hilltribe by interacting with their families. Help them pound rice, weave their own hand made clothes, sample some of their cooking and and see them go about their daily life.
4. Enjoy a sundowner on one of the many mountain-top viewpoints which overlook the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand. Experience barbequed delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sun set behind the mountains.
5. After watching the sun set and having time to freshen up you will return to enjoy a buet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and Western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas.
Overnight in luxury tent
Day 10: Depart the Bush Camp – Travel to Phuket by flight
Enjoy a fresh buffet Breakfast at leisure. Head to the “Elephant Valley” see more of our elephants roaming free. Feed the elephants and take in the sight of these amazing animals one more time. After a full morning of activities return to your tent to check out before enjoying one last lunch overlooking the mountains and Ping River before returning to Airport in Chiang Mai.
Upon your arrival in Phuket, our friendly representative will assist your family with luggage and help with your transfer to your comfortable hotel for check-in.
Day 11: Phuket – Islands Tour
A visit to Phuket would not be complete without a visit to Phi Phi Island, Regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, stunning scenery beautiful beaches and bays, including the famous Maya Bay where the movie The Beach was filmed, a paradise for snorkeling and swimming.
Day 12: Phuket Free Day
Day 13: Phuket Free Day
Day 14: Phuket Departure
